It’s no secret staging has become synonymous with selling a home. A staged home can boost perceived value by as much as 10 percent, according to listing agents surveyed in the National Association of REALTORS® 2015 Profile of Home Staging. Staging is so effective, in fact, it may influence a buyer to bid above asking price.
It can be challenging keep up appearances once staging is complete, but when your home is for sale, it’s important to be prepared for a parade of discerning buyers.
Retirement goals have shifted for many since the recession,  with one major asset hanging in the balance – housing. Though some boomers plan to “age in place” in their current homes, more than half will look to downsize, either by purchasing a smaller home or purchasing a home of equal size with reduced expenses, according to the Demand Institute’s recent Housing & Community Survey. |
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A little color adds a lot of punch! Create a feature wall with a contrasting or complementary color. A nook, a window bay, or the wall behind your headboard are all great candidates for feature walls. Inspired by the vibrant colors of a favorite photo? Use ColorSnap® and ColorSnap Studio® to capture those colors and match them to any of Sherwin-Williams’ 1,500 paint colors. Or, virtually paint your rooms with Color Visualizer or ColorSnap Studio®. |
 When buying a home in today’s seller’s market, it is critically important to separate yourself from the competition: other buyers. Here are some great suggestions for how toBuy Your Future and stand out from “the pack” of buyers competing for the home that should be yours. Ideas to Entertain
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